It’s long been said that when in Rome, you should do as the Romans do. And this go-with-the-flow attitude can also be applied to the state of Kentucky.
Also known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky boasts a rich cultural heritage filled with bourbon, horse racing, manufacturing, music, and of course ? fried chicken. Nestled in between Appalachia, the Rust Belt, and America’s heartland, Kentucky is the quintessential American state: proud, humble, and hard-working.
So when in Kentucky, live, work, and play as the Kentuckians do. That might include slinging back some moonshine, sipping bourbon while you bop to bluegrass, savoring the flavor of country-fried chicken, and sporting some down-home Kentucky memorabilia. And there’s no better way to eat, drink, and look like a true-blue Kentuckian than to wear Kentucky hoodies.
Although there is a variety of state pride Kentucky merchandise, such as Kentucky shirts and tees, Kentucky hoodies are among the most popular both in Kentucky and nationwide. After all, who wouldn’t want to wear a hoodie, especially one with a legacy behind it such as a Kentucky hoodie?
If you want to wear a Kentucky hoodie like a real Kentuckian, here’s how to style it.
It’s okay to wear a Kentucky hoodie with khakis
Although khakis may seem a bit too formal for the casualness of a Kentucky hoodie, the two actually go together quite nicely, especially in Kentucky. Regardless of their socioeconomic status, Kentuckian men have a “uniform” of sorts that consists of khaki pants, a button-up cotton shirt that is ideally plaid, and dark shoes. What better way to compliment this outfit than to wear a Kentucky hoodie, especially a UK hoodie? The look can be modified for women, making it completely unisex.
Distressed denim
Nothing says Kentuckian like distressed denim, except their version of distressed denim is actually distressed. Unlike store-bought denim that is made to look torn and worn in, Kentuckians are no stranger to hard work and their denim reflects that. It’s ripped, worn, and torn in all the right places and has an authenticity that rightfully puts factory-distressed to shame. Pair a Kentucky hoodie with a pair of distressed jeans and you’ll be good to go!
Cut off jean shorts
There comes a point in time when denim becomes a bit too distressed and begins to look ragged rather than fashionable. When your jeans begin falling apart, why not cut off the legs and turn them into stylish jean shorts? This look is especially great for women, who can pair a Kentucky hoodie with homemade jean shorts and cowboy boots. Done, done, and done!
